• Genre: Action
• Movie Type: Political Thriller, Action Thriller
• Themes: Political Corruption, Members of the Press
• Director: Jason Xenopoulos
• Main Cast: Michael Power, Moshidi Motshegwa, Terrence Reis, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Thami Ngubeni
• Release Year: 2003
• Country: UK/NG/ZA/CM
• Run Time: 98 minutes

Plot

The thriller Critical Assignment concerns a respected international journalist who uncovers a story in the African country he grew up in. After discovering that the country's ruler will be lining his own pockets while depriving many of his people of nourishment, he must stay ahead of those sent to stop him from reporting the story. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Cast

• Michael Power
• Moshidi Motshegwa
• Terrence Reis
• Richard Mofe-Damijo
• Thami Ngubeni

Patrick Shai; Buki Ajayki; Omanza Shaw

Credit

Dianna Cilliers - Costume Designer; Bob Mahoney - Producer; Bob Mahoney - Short Story Author; Ronelle Loots - Editor; Jason Xenopoulos - Director; Paul Hart - Composer (Music Score); Tunde Babalola - Screenwriter; Tunde Babalola - Short Story Author; Michael Brierley - Cinematographer; Joe Campbell - Composer (Music Score); Celia Couchman - Executive Producer; Celia Couchman - Short Story Author; Billy Keam - Production Designer; Ivan Milborrow - Sound/Sound Designer; Philip Moross - Musical Direction/Supervision; Christa Schamberger - Casting